Shockwave Formula

[The_Pink_God]

What is the shockwave formula?

 

[Second22]

• W = R^3*((27136*P+8649)^(1/2)/13568-93/13568)^2, where W is the yield in tons of TNT, R is the radius in meters, and P is the shockwave pressure in bars, where we generally use 1.37895 bars or 20 psi of pressure. For this specific formula, there is no need to divide the result by 2.

You can see it here.

 

[Arkenis]

Is this applicable for non explosive shockwaves like the force from a sword swing?

 

[KLOL506]

Is this applicable for non explosive shockwaves like the force from a sword swing?

If it possesses destructive overpressure like your run of the mill explosions, yes.

 

[Arkenis]

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